Proverbs 25:15

Proverbs 25:15 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,

and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

15Through patience a ruler may be persuaded,

And a gentle tongue breaks bone.

15By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,

And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance]. [Gen 32:4; 1 Sam 25:24; Prov 15:1; 16:14]

15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,

and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

15By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded,

And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

15A Prince is pacified by staying of anger, and a soft tongue breaketh the bones.

15By patience a ruler is persuaded.

A soft tongue breaks the bone.

15If you are patient, you can win an official over to your side.

And gentle words can break a bone.

15If you are patient, you may make a ruler change his mind.

If you speak a quiet word, you can remove a difficult problem.

15A ruler is persuaded by long-suffering, || And a soft tongue breaks a bone.